Steavenson first in powerlifting event

A full roster of 60 competitors from across the nation gathered to put their strength and skills to the test in three separate events: Bench Press, Squat Lift and Dead Lift. Kyle Steavenson (formerly of Elsberry) entered one event and took first in his division of the raw bench press event by pressing 237 lbs.

Steavenson, an Elite Personal Trainer for Blast (formerly Bally) in Maryland Heights has been training Chanda Adair,of St. Louis for two years. Chanda broke two state records in her division of the raw bench press, and Corey Phillips, of Winfield took first in his division across the board.

Kyle’s parents Hugh K. and Brigitte Steavenson along with April Delehaunty, Adair and the Phillips family attended this event to cheer the three on to victory.